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Crêpes with Warm Cognac Peaches and Almonds





Total Time
1 hr 15 mins

These crêpes are simple to make and fill, and can be mostly done the day before.

Crepes with Warm Cognac Peaches and Almonds




Photo by Leigh Beisch; written by Elaine Johnson
  Crêpe batter
 3 large eggs
 2/3 cup flour
 1 cup milk
  About 3 tbsp. melted butter
  Cheese filling
 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
 2 tablespoons sugar
 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon zest
 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
 1 tablespoon butter
  Peach topping
 2 tablespoons butter
 3 large peaches, sliced
 1/4 cup granulated sugar
 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
 2 tablespoons lemon juice
 3 tablespoons cognac
 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
Step 1
1

Make batter: Whirl together eggs, flour, and milk in a blender until smooth.

Step 2
2

Heat a small nonstick frying pan over medium heat and brush with butter. Pour in 2 tbsp. batter, swirling to spread evenly. Cook until golden underneath, 1 minute; flip over and cook 30 seconds. Make remaining crêpes, brushing pan with butter and stacking finished crêpes.

Step 3
3

Make filling: Stir together ricotta, sugar, zest, and salt in a medium bowl. Spoon 1 tbsp. filling into center of a crêpe. Fold crêpe in half, pressing gently to spread filling evenly, then fold in half again to form a triangle. Continue with remaining crêpes.

Step 4
4

Melt 1 tbsp. butter in a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat. In batches, carefully add filled crêpes; cook until golden brown, turning once, 5 minutes total. Transfer to a platter and keep warm.

Step 5
5

Make topping: Melt butter in pan over high heat. Add peaches, sugars, cinnamon, and juice; cook, stirring occasionally, until sugars melt, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat; carefully stir in cognac. Pour peaches over crêpes and sprinkle with almonds.

Step 6
6

Make ahead: Make and fill crêpes through step 3, cover, and chill overnight.

Step 7
7

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 462Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g36%

Saturated Fat 12g60%
Cholesterol 161mg54%
Sodium 212mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Dietary Fiber 2.9g12%
Protein 13g26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.